Vocal Spectrum began singing together in September of 2003. Each member of the quartet is a graduate of Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Each member is also a member of Ambassadors of Harmony, the International Chorus Champion of 2004. As of the 2006 International Quartet Contest, Vocal Spectrum is the only quartet in history to capture three of the four possible BHS gold medals (Collegiate quartet, Quartet, Chorus). The only championship left for Vocal Spectrum to win is the Barbershop Harmony Society's Senior quartet contest, for which they are not (yet) eligible.
Go the Distance
Vocal Spectrum Lyrics
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Where a hero's welcome, would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way, if I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile, will be worth my while
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years, would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime, but somehow I'll see it through
And I won't look back, I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope
Till I go the distance, and my journey is complete
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will search the world, I will face its' harms
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I will search the world, I will face its harms
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
The song "Go the Distance" by Vocal Spectrum is an inspirational ballad about chasing one's dreams and overcoming obstacles to achieve greatness. The opening lines express the singer's longing for a distant place where he can be celebrated as a hero. He yearns for a place where crowds will welcome him with cheers and the feeling that he is meant to be there. These lyrics resonate with anyone who has felt a sense of longing for something beyond their current circumstances.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that the road to success won't be easy. He recognizes that he will face challenges along the way, but he is determined to go the distance and see his journey through to the end. He expresses a fierce determination to stay on track and to never accept defeat, even when the journey ahead seems like an uphill slope.
The song's chorus is its most powerful and memorable part. The singer sings that he will go the distance no matter how far he has to travel or how difficult the journey becomes. He is willing to search the world and face its harms to find his hero's welcome waiting for him in the end. The song's closing lines express the singer's willingness to keep searching until he finds the place where he truly belongs, where he can be celebrated and loved.
In summary, "Go the Distance" is a song about hope, determination, and the courage to pursue one's dreams despite the challenges that may arise. Its lyrics are a source of inspiration for anyone who has felt a sense of longing for something beyond their current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I have often dreamed, of a far off place
I have had a recurring dream about a distant location.
Where a hero's welcome, would be waiting for me
In this place, people will be thrilled to see me due to my courage.
Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face
The crowds will be joyous when I arrive in this location.
And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be
I have an inner intuition that tells me this is my destiny.
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
One day, I will reach this place and it will be a challenging journey.
I will find my way, if I can be strong
I will successfully navigate this path if I stay determined.
I know ev'ry mile, will be worth my while
Every mile I travel on this journey will be worthwhile and meaningful.
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
Upon reaching my destination, I will feel a sense of belonging and contentment.
Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate
I will travel an unfamiliar path to accept my destiny.
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
Even if the path twists and turns, it will eventually bring me to my destination.
And a thousand years, would be worth the wait
Even if it takes a thousand years, the journey will have been worth it.
It might take a lifetime, but somehow I'll see it through
It could take my entire lifetime, but I will persevere until the end.
And I won't look back, I can go the distance
I will not let the past hold me back from achieving my goal.
And I'll stay on track, no, I won't accept defeat
I will stay focused on my goal and refuse to surrender.
It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope
The path will be difficult, but I will remain optimistic and determined.
Till I go the distance, and my journey is complete
I will continue on this path until I achieve my goal and complete my journey.
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
It is difficult to see past the rewards and focus solely on the journey itself.
For a hero's strength is measured by his heart
A hero's true strength is determined by their character and inner resolve.
Like a shooting star, I will go the distance
I will move quickly and vividly towards my destination like a shooting star.
I will search the world, I will face its' harms
I will travel far and wide, encountering the world's trials and tribulations.
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
No matter how far the path may be, I am confident in my ability to reach my destination.
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I will continue on this journey until I find the acceptance and love I deserve.
I will search the world, I will face its harms
I will keep journeying forward, battling the obstacles of the world.
Till I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
My journey will end at a place where someone special is waiting to welcome me with open arms.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds would cheer, when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be
I'll be there someday, I can go the distance
I will find my way if I can be strong
I know every mile would be worth my while
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime but somehow I'll see it through
And I won't look back, I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope
But I won't loose hope, 'till I go the distance
And my journey is complete, oh yeah
@AudjL__EXO-L
7 years later and tim is now able to hold that note for 35 seconds- ridiculously talented
@chicnnuggies6969
I’m sure he was able to back here too - this is the “safe” version when it comes to live performances!
@madamsthemasterful6580
Tim is something else. He was able to hold a 42 second note, and theres that video of him singing 9 octaves. Something else
@bigoz-fybb
@Madams The Masterful That 9 octave video is a joke video that he made. His range is nuts, but not that much 😂
@yearniethefox9506
actually hes improved it by like 10 seconds, he holds it for 24 seconds in this recording. in his its 34
@claydouglas2526
@@yearniethefox9506he could probably do 34 when this was recorded, you just take fewer risks live
@guibox3
You know your quartet has a ridiculous range when Tim Waurick is on the bottom of the treble triad chord.
@teodorlontos3294
When does that happen? The bass never goes above the tenor in this arrangement.
@guibox3
@Teodor Lontos On the last chord. I didn't say the bass went higher, just in the 'treble triad chord'. The upper three voices.
@teodorlontos3294
@The Corbinator aha, my bad. Where does that happen?